2012 Well-Being Index State Rankings

Download In-Depth Community, State and Congressional District Well-Being Reports

Gallup and Healthways produce an annual report on the Well-Being of each of the 50 U.S. states, their respective communities and each of the 435 U.S. congressional districts. Every community, state, and congressional district face unique challenges and the granular level Well-Being Index data shed light on these area-specific issues, allowing leaders to build and shape policies and strategies to address the needs of their communities.

* The District of Columbia falls into a Metropolitan Statistical Area that crosses state lines. Please view both the Virginia and Maryland state reports for a complete breakdown of data on Washington, D.C.